Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Orland Hills, IL
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Orland Hills for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Orland Hills, IL: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Orland Hills: Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights (5.6 mi); Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers in New Lenox (8.5 mi); Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital in New Lenox (8.5 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
50 Orland Hills residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.4%; 6.7% in Will County), and 106 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Orland Hills compared with Will County and Illinois
| Census figure | Orland Hills | Will County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 16% | 18% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.6% | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 10% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 11% | 22% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% | 3.9% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $88,182 | $72,666 | — |
Older residents in towns around Orland Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Park, IL | 1.5 mi | 14,391 | 5.2% |
| Tinley Park, IL | 2.5 mi | 11,808 | 4.6% |
| Mokena, IL | 4.6 mi | 3,788 | 6.0% |
| Oak Forest, IL | 4.7 mi | 4,495 | 4.4% |
| Frankfort Square, IL | 5.2 mi | 1,480 | 1.2% |
| Palos Park, IL | 5.3 mi | 1,775 | 4.0% |
Hospitals near Orland Hills
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Community Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | 5.6 mi | 4 of 5 | (708) 923-4000 |
| Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers | New Lenox, IL | 8.5 mi | 5 of 5 | (815) 300-1100 |
| Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital | New Lenox, IL | 8.5 mi | not rated | (212) 243-5565 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | 9.7 mi | 3 of 5 | (708) 684-8000 |
Home health agencies serving Orland Hills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Home Health Services, Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (708) 481-6604 |
| Valentine Home Health Care, Inc | Lemont, IL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (630) 440-1316 |
| Home Care Experts | Burr Ridge, IL | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (224) 500-2625 |
| Compassionate Professional Home Care, Inc | Lansing, IL | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (708) 832-8206 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Oak Brook, IL | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (708) 442-6420 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Orland Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with
- Help with bathing, dressing and meals
- Safe walking and transfers
- Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
- Practising the exercises therapists set
What stroke recovery support costs in Orland Hills
At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $7,349 monthly median income of Orland Hills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
What to know before hiring a caregiver for stroke recovery
More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Orland Hills: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Orland Hills?
At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $7,349 monthly median income of Orland Hills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
What does a caregiver do after a stroke?
Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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